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He also demanded an end to street violence and the release of all political prisoners. Such a message appeared on S. Cichanouskaya’s Telegram channel.
“We just found out two months ago that we woke up on a day off and went to the polls. And we all voted for change, “Cichanouskaya said in a statement on Telegram. – Two months ago it was our last regular vacation. We went out to the streets to recover our voice, and for that we got bullets, sticks, cells and a cynical lie from the regime When they hit us, they ask: “Do you want a change?”, And they tell us: “Here’s the change.”
“If before October 25, our demands will not be satisfied, the whole country will peacefully take to the streets and proclaim the Nation’s ultimatum. And on October 26, a national strike will begin in all companies, all roads will be blocked. and trade in state stores will fail. You have 13 days to fulfill all three conditions. We have 13 days to prepare. During all this time, Belarusians will continue their peaceful and persistent protests, “said S. Cichanouskaya.
He noted that the opposition had repeatedly said that it was ready for dialogue and negotiations, but that “speaking behind bars is not dialogue.”
“It is not a dialogue to beat up the people of his country after announcing the readiness for negotiations. Lukashenko is killing his future and trying to crawl along with the power structures and other officials and the entire Belarusian nation. But we will not allow it. Two months of political crisis, violence and anarchy have passed, enough for us. On October 25 we announced the ultimatum of the Nation “, said S. Cichanouskaya.
For more than two months there have been unprecedented protests in Belarus over the presidential elections on August 9, which Lukashenko has ruled the country since 1994. The opposition and Western countries consider these elections to be rigged.
Cichanouskaya on Monday voiced opposition to a forced dialogue with the country’s authorities, which threatened to use deadly weapons against protesters, and called on the public to continue peaceful protests with a view to new elections.
Earlier on Monday, Belarusian militias threatened to firearms at protesters as opposition rallies against authoritarian President Lukashenko reportedly turned more radical.
“For this reason, law enforcement officers and internal military units will not leave the streets and will use riot control equipment and lethal weapons if necessary,” the Interior Ministry said in a statement released through the Telegram correspondence platform. .
“We continue to act peacefully and do our thing: we demand negotiations on new elections. We do not believe in dialogue when they point a machine gun at us. In the past, the regime negotiated with political prisoners as hostages, [taip pat] with the EU to get what it wants. Now they are negotiating with their people, and that shows one thing: we have been able to make them listen to us, ”Cichanouskaya said in a statement Monday on his Telegram.
More than 700 people were arrested during Sunday’s new protests against the Lukashenko regime in Minsk and other Belarusian cities.
“Yesterday we saw an escalation of brutality and coercion by the government. Hundreds of people were arrested, beaten, injured and maimed again. Despite the peaceful nature of the protests, the repression is only intensifying. Lukashenko is trying to imitate the dialogue, but we see that he cannot really listen to the will of the nation, “Cichanouskaya told The Associated Press in response to yesterday’s events in Minsk.
According to her, Belarusians must stop the violence, release political prisoners and hold new elections.
“The past holidays have shown that the regime continues to speak only to the Belarusian people in the language of violence. We are not to blame for that violence, we have never provoked it, and that is our strength, Cichanouskaya said.” And that means that we have to take responsibility and implement our plan: stop the violence, release political prisoners and hold new elections. “
The opposition leader spoke out in favor of continuing the peaceful protests.
“It just came to our attention then. They (the government) are now trying to hide their weakness under the explosions of deafening grenades, trying to do the same to us. We are strong. We will not give up and I will support all who continue the movement. peace of the nation, demonstrating dignity and strength, “said S. Cichanouskaja.
According to the opposition leader, Lukashenko and his entourage must be punished, as well as the power structures involved in persecuting and beating people. “It just came to our notice then.” Restrictive measures should be imposed on companies and companies that openly support Lukashenko, “Cichanouskaya said.
He stressed that people without distinctive masks who beat and paralyze people on the streets of Belarusian cities should be considered terrorist criminal groups.
To prevent the flow of wounded and refugees into Europe, it is better to take sanctions and containment measures against the Lukashenko regime as soon as possible, the opposition explained.
“I call on our European partners to act quickly and decisively. Support for democracy and human rights is not interference in other people’s affairs, it is a commitment to the principles of humanism and the values of democracy. “, he pointed.
Cichanouskaya also called on opposition supporters in Belarus to continue their active protests against the Lukashenko regime.
“Calles, your voices are very important! The walks, the actions in the backyard, the blocking of military equipment and any coercion are peaceful protests. You can change everything, ”he said in a statement. – Companies, your solidarity is stronger than thousands of security agents! Power depends more on you than you. You can change everything. “
“Autonomous groups, you are a new force! It can help victims, organize new movements, and maintain order in society when legal violations occur. You can change everything, “writes S. Cichanouskaja.
Cichanouskaya became involved in political struggles when her husband, Siarhei, a popular blogger, was unable to register his candidacy in the presidential elections and was arrested for allegedly plotting to overthrow the government.
After the August 9 elections, which were officially crushed by the autocratic President Lukashenko, Cichanouskaya declared victory and accused Minsk of falsifying the results. However, under pressure from the authorities, he soon left for Lithuania. As explained by her trustee, Volha Kavalkova, the Belarusian authorities removed Ms. Cichanouskaya from the country, leaving her with no other choice.
Several EU countries recognize Cichanouskaya as the leader of the Belarusian opposition. She was received by French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
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